Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 548: Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591

Plain-language summary

HB 548 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act). Primary sponsor: Dylan Behler (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Mark Edelson (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Lily Qi (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dylan Behler (Democratic); Gabriel Acevero (Democratic); Jackie Addison (Democratic); Nick Allen (Democratic); and 19 more.